GIS Subject Matter Expert

Accenture Federal Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 126,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a seasoned Business Analyst to lead the transformation of weather-focused applications to modern web platforms in AWS cloud. You will bridge meteorologists, operational users, and developers to ensure web solutions meet complex forecasting needs.

Responsibilities include documenting workflows, creating use cases and maintaining traceability, while collaborating with UX designers and agile teams to deliver validated solutions for government missions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a business analyst for software applications.
• Strong requirements gathering and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and GenAI tooling.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering, analysis and business process definition for web-based weather apps.
• Define functional requirements, user stories and acceptance criteria with stakeholders.
• Translate business needs into technical specs and validate with testing and UAT.
• Develop training materials and maintain traceability matrices.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Documentation

Agile

Stakeholder management

GenAI tooling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

User story mapping

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people.Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands‑on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The Job:

Lead the requirements gathering, analysis, and business process definition for the transformation of applications to modern web-based platforms in AWS cloud. As a SME, you will serve as the critical bridge between meteorologists, operational users, and the technical development team, ensuring that the web-based applications meet the complex needs of weather forecasting operations while leveraging the benefits of cloud technology.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive analysis of current applications to document functionality, workflows, and user requirements
• Lead requirements gathering sessions with meteorologists, forecasters, and other stakeholders to define needs for web-based versions
• Develop detailed functional requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria for web applications
• Create process flows, use cases, and user journey maps to document complex meteorological workflows
• Analyze operational impacts of transitioning from desktop to web-based applications
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and enhanced functionality in web versions
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure user interface designs meet operational requirements
• Work closely with technical teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications
• Validate that developed solutions meet the defined requirements through testing and user acceptance
• Develop training materials and documentation for end users
• Create and maintain requirements traceability matrices and other documentation artifacts
• Facilitate prioritization of features and requirements with stakeholders
• Analyze and document integration requirements with other application components and external systems
• Support change management activities related to the transition to web-based applications

Here’s What You Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Meteorology, or related field
• 5+ years of experience as a business analyst for software applications
• Strong requirements gathering and documentation skills
• Experience with business process modeling and workflow analysis
• Proficiency with requirements management tools and methodologies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working with technical teams in software development projects
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Experience leveraging Generative AI development tools to accelerate and assist in the development process
• Knowledge of best practices in GenAI Prompting, development, reviewing generated content

Would Be Nice To Have:

• Master's degree in relevant field
• Experience with meteorological systems or scientific applications
• Knowledge of weather forecasting operations
• Background in transitioning desktop applications to web platforms
• Understanding of cloud computing concepts, particularly AWS
• Experience with government or mission‑critical systems
• Familiarity with data visualization requirements for scientific applications
• Certification in business analysis (CBAP, PMI-PBA, etc.)
• Experience with user acceptance testing and validation
• Knowledge of geospatial applications or GIS systems

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on‑going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$126,000—$213,400 USD

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As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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